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ultracopier vs Etcher

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ultracopier

7.5
Utilities

Replacement for files copy dialogs

Etcher

8.0
Utilities

Tool to flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives

Metric ultracopier Etcher
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 5 2.6K
90-day Installs 15 8.1K
365-day Installs 52 34.2K
Version 2.2.6.8 2.1.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 463 33.3K
GitHub Forks 90 2.3K
Open Issues 4 652
License GPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language C++ TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 9mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

ultracopier

Ultracopier is a powerful file copying tool that replaces standard copy dialogs, offering features like pause/resume, speed control, and error management. It's ideal for users needing precise control over file transfers.

Replaces standard file copy dialogs with advanced features for precise control over file transfers.

Pros

  • + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license
  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Advanced features for file transfer control

Cons

  • - No automatic updates available
  • - Limited recent installs

Etcher

Etcher is a user-friendly tool for flashing OS images to SD cards and USB drives, making it ideal for developers and hobbyists working with embedded systems. Its cross-platform support and ease of use set it apart as a reliable choice for safely handling OS images.

Flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - Privacy concerns regarding user data tracking
  • - Lack of auto-updates